Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- First World War Memorial
- The York Helmet
- Medieval Prisons
- York Art Gallery
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Union Gas Works
- Clifford's Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War York
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- William Etty, Artist
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'